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Life-Care Plan: Where Do We Begin?
By Maureen RulisonCaregiver Support and Resources, LLC Planning for every part of the life journey is never easy. Many of us retire and think the planning’s done. But there’s even more to factor in a strong, comprehensive life-care plan that factors your (and/or your loved one’s) care needs and dignity through the end – and […]

Primary Caregivers: Communication Tips with an Unsupportive Team Member
You wake up in the morning to a mountain of primary caregiver tasks. Your loved one needs breakfast. This week’s medications must be sorted. Shoot, the laundry’s still in the dryer! One of their doctors left you a voicemail when you managed a quick bathroom break. And that’s just a morning in the life of […]

Anticipatory Grief in Hospice Care: Strategies & Resources to Help
Hospice care arouses POWERFUL emotions. It feels like “the beginning of the end” for your loved one, and the hearts and minds of care partners understandably churn with sorrow. We must cope with the stress, emotional fatigue, sorrow and even anger, so here are some ways to manage anticipatory grief in hospice care. Notice we […]

4 Ways to Make Assisted Living Feel More Like Home
By Maureen RulisonCaregiver Support and Resources, LLC Moving into an assisted living community, nursing home (or any other long-term facility) can be an extremely difficult decision. The main goal? Receive top-notch care while making it feel like home. Last time, we addressed the preparations that should be made – as part of a great life-care […]

5 Caregiver Tips BEFORE Moving to Assisted Living
By Maureen RulisonCaregiver Support and Resources, LLC Moving a loved one into assisted living (or any other type of advanced care) is a HUGE change that comes with stress for everyone involved. For the person moving. For close family and friends. For the systems and services that must be coordinated for a smooth transition. Even […]

What Does a Dementia-Inclusive Faith Community Look Like?
A gentleman comes to church on Sunday. He is unsure where to sit. He doesn’t recognize anyone. And he can’t recall the pastor’s name. No, he isn’t a newcomer to the church. Far from it. A local businessman for more than 40 years, he has headed up several church committees over the years. He may […]